:: Overview ::
Dr. KGW. Hoppe developed the Hydrofoil Assisted Ships and patented the Hull-Foil-Hybrids
Hysucat for Catamarans and Hysuwac for Monohulls, Catamarans and Trimarans all falling
under the designation Hysucraft. Stealth Yacht 540 and M/V Catalina Adventures for 150
passenger by Geo Ship Yard are recent Hysucat applications.
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:: Benefits of Hydrofoil Assistance ::
- Hydrofoils reduce resistance at speed
- Lower propulsion power required
- Reduced capital costs for propulsion system
- Increased speed with existing engines (up to 40%)
- Reduced fuel consumption (up to 30%)
- Increased range (up to 30%) for given storage
- Reduced fuel storage for given range
- Improved ride quality in rough seas
- Motion damping effect due to hydrofoils
- Reduced wake
- Lower engine emissions
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